Liege lord
Pronunciation: /ˈɫidʒ ˈɫɔɹd/
Liege lord (noun)
- A high-ranking noble who is owed loyalty by a vassal in a feudal system.
- A person to whom someone feels strong loyalty and duty, especially in older or historical writing.
Examples
- The vassal served his liege lord during the war.
- A liege lord granted land to loyal knights.